According to Gen Z, just because something is popular, it doesn’t mean it’s all that great. We recently wrote a post where Gen Z’ers shared the modern home design trends they actually can’t stand, and it started a huge discussion. In the comments, younger generations chimed in with more current trends that need to go. Here’s what they had to say:

1. “Rectangular sinks in the bathroom. They are as bad as pedestal sinks. I want space to put my stuff down. My makeup, curling iron, hairbrush, whatever. These rectangular sinks are everywhere right now. They are just a trend — they go out of style.”
“And then, what’s gonna happen to all these people with rectangular sinks? They’re all going to want to replace them. And who benefits from it?”—chillhedgehog384“Square or rectangular sinks. They are much harder to keep clean with all the corners.”—Anonymous

Bathroom vanity with a white marble countertop, modern rectangular sink, and a sleek gold faucet

2. “I HATE closets in the bathroom. You have to wait for someone to finish pooping before you can go in and grab a shirt.”
—Anonymous, Texas

3. “I despise the white/light gray monochrome look — and boring minimalist furniture that’s all the same color. My brother is a realtor and advises to avoid that look at all costs. Bring back colors and paneling and patterned upholstery.”
—jcs3d“Sad beige/grey everything. It makes houses look like prisons and feels like the design equivalent of watching TV static.”—Anonymous

4. “I don’t get open-wall showers. Doesn’t the floor outside the shower get all wet?!”
—deadpancupcake92

Bathroom with beige tile features an open-wall shower

5. “Pure white lighting. No explanation needed.”
—Anonymous

6. “I hate huge kitchens. They take up space that could be used for something else. Not to mention that you won’t need all 28 cabinets and drawers. You’re not a five-star restaurant, so you really only need about half of that. The rest is usually piled with trash. They are mostly white because it’s too expensive to repaint. It just looks like bare unused space.”
—Anonymous

7. “Those darn modern farmhouses! House flippers will take a historically accurate Victorian farmhouse, and add in exposed beams, reclaimed wood, and vinyl flooring until it looks like an Ikea showroom.”
—Anonymous, 25

Ceiling view with wooden beams and a rattan pendant light hanging, near large window with curtains

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8. “I dislike open shelving as it looks messy and gets dusty. Wood cabinets are better for storage and feel warmer.”
—Anonymous

9. “Those big ‘boneless’ sofa couches. You cannot find a regular pull-out sofa bed anymore! There are all these random giant cushion couches if you want a sleeper sofa. Why can’t I just buy a run-of-the-mill couch with a mattress that pulls out???”
—Anonymous, Pennsylvania

10. “Black tiling on the bathroom floor or shower. It always looks dirty, and you see every hair.”
—Anonymous, 21, Canada

Bathroom with hexagonal floor tiles and white tiled walls. A pink object is on the floor near a drain

11. “Focal points. Not every room needs a feature guests should stare at.”
—Anonymous, 29, Michigan

12. “Open concept. People are realizing how impractical it is and are also wanting to hang art on some walls again!”
—Anonymous

And finally…

13. “‘Modern’ chandeliers are just a mistake. It’s a total disgrace to chandeliers and any kind of classical lighting.”
—Anonymous

Modern chandelier with six exposed bulbs in a minimalist room with curtains and textured ceiling

Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.

Welp! Do you agree with these? Gen Z’ers, what are some other modern home design trends that you truly can’t stand and why? Tell us in the comments, or if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can use the form below.